In IPL 2024, Rishabh Pant of Delhi Capitals made history with his 19th 50-plus score, remaining unbeaten on 88 off 43 balls and hitting five fours and eight sixes in the DC vs GT match.
Rishabh Pant, the skipper of Delhi Capitals, has cemented his place in the franchise’s history books, emerging as the second-highest player with the most 50-plus scores for DC in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Maintaining his scorching form, Pant notched up his third half-century of the ongoing season with a six at long-on in just 34 balls against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In achieving his 19th 50-plus score for the Capitals, Pant eclipsed Shikhar Dhawan‘s record during his tenure with the franchise from 2008 to 2021. Dhawan now occupies the third spot with 18 such scores for the Delhi Capitals.
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“David Warner’s Dominance: Leading Delhi Capitals with Most 50-plus Scores”
At the helm is veteran opener David Warner, leading with the most 50-plus scores for DC, boasting 24 such scores for the franchise. Former India opener Virender Sehwag and Shreyas Iyer share the second position, each with 16 scores of 50-plus for the Delhi Capitals.
“DC’s Dynamic Duo: Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant Forge Crucial Partnership in IPL 2024 Showdown”
In the 40th IPL encounter between DC and GT, after being sent in to bat, the Delhi Capitals posted a formidable target of 224 for the Gujarat Titans. DC initiated with a fresh opening batting combination tailored for this crucial match, with the in-form Jake Fraser McGurk partnering Prithvi Shaw in the absence of his regular companion, Warner. Axar Patel and Pant orchestrated a composed innings, forging a brisk 50-partnership in a mere 34 deliveries. Pant concluded unbeaten on 88 from 43 balls, striking five fours and eight sixes along the way.
After a sensational innings of 66 runs, Axar’s impressive performance concluded as Noor Ahmed redeemed himself after conceding back-to-back sixes. Pant, maintaining his scintillating form, notched up his third half-century of the ongoing season with a towering six at long-on, needing just 34 balls. Following Axar’s departure, Tristan Stubbs stepped onto the field to continue the onslaught.
Captain Gill’s strategic move to introduce Sai Kishore for the crucial 19th over backfired as Stubbs took charge, mercilessly hammering the spinner for 22 runs. With two massive sixes and two boundaries, Stubbs single-handedly dominated the over, thwarting Gill’s plan.
In the final over, Rishabh Pant unleashed his fury on the seasoned bowler Mohit Sharma, smashing him for four sixes and one boundary, propelling DC’s total to 224/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
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